Experts tell Congress scams, drugs and trafficking in Myanmar fund junta; lawmakers probe sanctions, asset recovery and Thailand cooperation At a House Foreign Affairs hearing, witnesses described scam centers in Myanmar as large money-laundering operations tied to the junta and transnational criminal groups, urged tougher sanctions and coordination with Thailand on victim rescue and information gathering, and proposed using frozen Burmese funds for humanitarian needs.

Scam centers in Myanmar are not just a local issue; they funnel billions into the military junta while posing a direct threat to Americans through fraud and fentanyl links.

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